The Skin
1981, Italian. Directed by Liliana Cavani.
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Based on the memoirs of author Curzio Malaparte, diplomatic liaison between the Allied and Italian forces after the defeat of the Nazis in Italy, The Skin follows the collapse of Italian society under the US occupation and the desperate measures required for survival.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Skin
The Skin isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Liliana CavaniDirector
- Marcello MastroianniCurzio Malaparte
- Claudia CardinalePrincipessa Consuelo Caracciolo
- Burt LancasterGenerale Clark
- Ken MarshallJimmy Wren
- Alexandra KingDeborah Wyatt
- Carlo GiuffrèEduardo Mazzullo
- Rosaria della FemminaAmante di Jimmy
- Jeanne ValériePrincipessa a Capri
- Liliana TariMaria Concetta
- Peppe BarraSarto
- Cristina DonadioAmica di Anna
- Jacques SernasGen Guillaume
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1981
- Original title
- La pelle
- Country
- Italy, France
- Written by
- Robert Katz, Catherine Breillat, Liliana Cavani
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The Skin: quick answers
Is The Skin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Skin?
The Skin runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does The Skin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Skin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Skin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Skin yet.
Which OTT platform is The Skin on?
The Skin isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Skin?
If you liked The Skin, try The Boy in the Woods, The Scarlet and the Black, Devotion.
Who directed The Skin?
The Skin (1981) was directed by Liliana Cavani and stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster.